Traveling from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): What you need to know
When organizing your flight from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main options.
Oakland (where Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is located) and Vancouver share the UTC-7 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Vancouver to OAK.
With more travelers during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 9 miles from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 1 mile from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to OAK flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 40 miles from central Vancouver. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near OAK:
Follow your own route with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and discover more of Oakland and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight.
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The center of Oakland is about 7 miles from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
At the moment, $130 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $223. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to OAK. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Oakland. July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Vancouver to OAK plane ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Oakland to range from 54ºF to 79ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 39ºF and 63ºF.
More about Oakland
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Oakland:
Your Oakland visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you can't miss include Bay Area, Fox Theater and African American Museum and Library.
Explore more of the United States
Oakland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 150 miles south-east of Oakland, a visit to Fresno will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Sacramento, about 70 miles north-east of Oakland. Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum are key highlights.
